Cybersecurity Starts in the Boardroom
I use Amazon – the world uses Amazon. The company has come a long way since it began just selling books to the role it played in the pandemic. But to fuel the growth of one of the world’s biggest companies requires huge amounts of data about you and me. …
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“Do not make decisions about privacy unless you are equipped to do so” This means before entering into any deal that involves the sharing of information, you are accountable for, make sure the correct technical questions have been have been answered correctly. If you cannot ask them and if you …
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Yet another data breach by an NHS Trust and yet another apology (it is sincere) – but the private information of people they were caring for is still out there in wild. Where anyone can access it and abuse it. NHS trust apologises for Covid trial data breach – BBC …
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has been investigating the Australian firm Clearview, that processes facial recognition data. The ICO has announced “its provisional intent to impose a potential fine of just over £17 million on Clearview AI Inc”. ICO issues provisional …
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As a business owner or board member you have to think about the cybersecurity challenges know how your information is protected at all times. But just like a slippery fish when you think you are on top of it – it slips out of your hands… Because someone asks a …
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I have often written about privacy – it is an important concept that we should all understand – especially if you run a business and process personally identifiable information (PII). Here is a useful article for business owners from The Conversation discussing how UK citizen view and manage their personal …
